BJ Penn claims that he did not know about the ban on IV usage and that is the reason why he violated the UFC anti-doping policy per a statement issued on his web site. “I voluntarily disclosed to USADA that during a non-fight period that I had an IV administered under the care of a […]
Showtime Boxing ratings peak at 491,000
Showtime Boxing Saturday night peaked at 491,000 subscribers. The event was highlighted by Erislandy Lara defending his WBA Super Welterweight Championship over Vanes Martirosyan. In addition, Jermall Charlo defeated John Jackson. Per Sports TV Ratings: 11:18pm – 491,000 subscribers 10:57pm – 414,000 subscribers 12:09am – 358,000 subscribers 10:07pm – 389,000 subscribers Payout Perspective: The NBA […]
USADA violation scraps Penn from 199
B.J. Penn has been taken off of UFC 199 next week as a result of a violation of the UFC anti-doping policy. The UFC has issued a statement found on its web site. A portion reads: “The UFC organization was notified today that the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) informed BJ Penn of a potential Anti-Doping […]
Bellator 155 draws 653,000 viewers
Bellator 155 drew 653,000 viewers on Friday night on Spike TV according to Sports TV Ratings. The ratings represent a slight decrease from Bellator 154. Among the 653,000 viewers, it drew 301,000 viewers in the adult 18-49 category. Bellator 154 drew 356,000 in the adult 18-49 category. In the main event of the show, Rafael […]
UFC contacts legislator seeking to amend Ali Act
Last week, ESPN ran an article on the proposed amendment to the Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act which would cover mixed martial artists. Oklahoma congressman Markwayne Mullin has indicated that he would spearhead the effort to amend the law to extend to all combat sports including MMA. While Bellator has indicated it would support such […]